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Escape: Holiday lets golden rules

Expect to pay a “good housekeeping deposit” — a safeguard against the children ripping the cloth on the snooker table.

Watch the electricity charges. Ask the owner the price per unit. Some can be fiercely expensive.

Don’t be surprised if telephones are for incoming calls only, or if there are expensive outgoing charges. Use your mobile if you can get a signal.

Though there might be a shop within a few miles, don’t forget internet shopping. You might come within range of Tesco and can order groceries to be delivered once you get there.

It’s amazing how many of these places have Aga stoves. If you are planning to cook a special meal and you are only used to a regular electric stove at home, be flexible (and perhaps find out the address of the nearest chip shop).

They may allow “well-behaved” dogs — but ask if the house is surrounded by